As you already know, I usually cook large batches of food on Sunday nights. With my busy schedule, it's sometimes the only way I can ensure I will eat a healthy dinner each night of the week. (Chef Meg also recommends big batch cooking!) A few weeks ago, I made my Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole and wanted to make a side dish to eat throughout the week. I wanted to use the rest of the sweet potatoes that I had purchased at the farmers' market. We also had several onions, and I already had the cumin on the counter. I started thinking about a twist on a regular potato dish. It had to be something that could go in the oven in just one dish. Suddenly, inspiration struck: Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes! Instead of the traditional cream and white potatoes, I would use skim milk, along with lemony coriander and smoky cumin. Garlic and onion would lend flavor, and a bit of hot sauce would provide a warm note in the background and some saltiness. My food processor was already out, so I attached the slicing blade and peeled the onion. Once the sweet potatoes were scrubbed and any bad spots removed, I halved both them and the onion so it would fit in the food processor. Less than 30 seconds later, all my vegetables were perfectly sliced. Into a 9"x13" casserole dish coated with nonstick cooking spray went a third of the veggies and the garlic. A third of the spices were sprinkled on, then I repeated the steps twice. Milk--spiked with my beloved sriracha hot sauce--was poured on top, then came the cheese. On went the lid, and into the oven went the casserole dish. A half-hour later, I had a creamy dish that made me forget all about the French potato gratins I adored as a child that inspired the dish. Each of the six servings has: 4.2 g fat 116 mg sodium 21 g carbs 3 g fiber 6 g protein That's 70 fewer calories and half the fat of the original! We ate these potatoes with simple black beans and steamed broccoli with lemon juice. Though it makes six servings, it lasted for just two meals for two people with us. They're just that good! You could also serve Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with: Or try them with grilled meats, Taco Soup or chili. Find the full recipe here. Will you try Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes? What is your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes? 
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